Gezelschap met rechts Henk van de Berg kaartend aan boord van zeilschip c. 1925

This photograph captures a group of men, including Hendrik Herman van den Berg, on board a sailing ship, engaged in a card game. Taken in the early 20th century, it offers a glimpse into a specific social milieu and the leisurely pursuits of privileged white men during that time. The image presents a study in contrasts. These men, stripped to the waist, enjoy a moment of relaxation, seemingly disconnected from the labor and privilege that underwrite their ease. Who ensures the ship sails smoothly? Who is excluded from this intimate gathering? Consider what this scene reveals about leisure, power, and the male gaze. The photograph invites us to reflect on the dynamics of inclusion and exclusion. It captures a particular slice of life, one that invites us to contemplate the broader narratives of societal hierarchies and the subtle ways they are perpetuated.